WF4 2NS is a safe, established residential area on Bleakley Terrace, 0.4km from Wells, The in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
For families considering a move, WF4 2NS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 62.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF4 2NS are sourced from Output Area E00060243 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLEAKLEY TERRACE, WF4 2NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLEAKLEY TERRACE, WF4 2NS.
219
45
£ 53,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF4 2NS is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 62.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF4 2NS. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
10 sales · Mean £ 176,594
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF4 2NS has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Summerfields Primary Academy
Parkside Primary Academy
Meadstead Primary Academy
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Notton Village Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Royston Food & Wine0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darton5.4 km
- Fitzwilliam6.1 km
- Barnsley6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bleakley Lane Bleakley Ter0.1 km
- Bleakley Lane Bleakley Ter0.1 km
- Notton Lane Hudson Ave0.3 km
- Notton Ln Chevet Lane0.4 km
- Station Road/Summer Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF42NS · Data under Open Government Licence